Great shoe except for the lace/strap bindings. I don't know yet if I can switch out for buckles, i hope so. I often step out of these when I am running downhill. Uphill traction in CO powder is good though.

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Excellent; Very stable, the built in crampons make going up and down steep hills as easy as walking on sand dunes.

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Very friendly and helpful; you get to talk to a real person with real knowledge and interest

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Bent the crampons, broke one of the bolts that hold the plastic straps on a summer backcountry walk. Wan't exactly going easy on them. Probably my fault. Hope parts are replaceable...really hope I can exchange the straps for buckles.

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great overall shoe for serious back country adventures. Narrow tail allows a bit more technical manuevering in srteep terrain. Meaty crampons help get over that obstacle too! Strap bindings leave a bit to be desired though, with out some mods they can slip off the heel in torquing situations.

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Great shoe! I've used these for the past 3 seasons in the Tahoe backcountry and have had no problems. very sturdy.

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